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Window switch
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:26 pm
by neilGTI
One of the switches on the drivers side (2x switch bank) has packed up, wont let me put the window down but will let me put it back up.
I am getting a new switch from VW tomorrow, but it is only the switch module, not the whole thing.
Is there a way to remove the window switch unit without taking the door card off ???
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:30 pm
by tegwin
Had the same issue with mine...
and yes the switch module can be removed without taking the doorcard off....
You need a really thin but strong metal strip....A metal Rule would be ideal!
Slide it under the front edge of the plastic switch unit and push the plastic spring clip in and lift the unit out....
Did you buy the entire switch module, or just one switch?
How much did it cost?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:18 pm
by D77
Before you go shellin out on a switch, check you dont have a broken wire in the rubber boot between the door and A pillar, i had a similar problem and it was a bust wire fortunatly the previous owner had bought two switches the day before i bought it and fitted them, how kind of him
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:14 pm
by neilGTI
the switch was working intermittently, I have got a new switch module now to replace the broken one. It was £15.45 from VW which i didnt think was too bad
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:02 pm
by pologti76
stupid question but does the switch module include the surround as mine is getting a little tatty and wondered if the cover is a seperate item
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:15 pm
by alexperkins
fyi, yes layton it is. I have a new one waiting to go in mine sat on my desk.
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:07 pm
by Tim_GTi
I've got one of my list of things to buy too, mine's peeling horribly.
Andyone know the price for the passenger side one?
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:36 am
by neilGTI
This is the switch that i took out of the car, i think its easy enough to see the problem with it:
Water damage from where it catches water when the window is open.
The new one works a treat
I managed to get the switches out with just a flat bladed screwdriver (without taking the door card off). It caused absolutely no damage whatsoever.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:07 pm
by pologti76
that switch looks fine get a little wd40 on it and stick it back together you wuss lol.
Nah i think that is fooked mate glad you have sorted your problem out now.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:08 pm
by neilGTI
The funny thing is, it started working again just before i got to the VW garage. lol
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:28 pm
by Tim_GTi
Ah so you didn't replace the whole switch unit? (both windows switches, the central locking switch and the housing).
It cost £15 odd for just that switch?!
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:26 am
by neilGTI
yeah it was £15.45 just for that switch module, not the whole thing.
I thought that was pretty cheap, it was well in excess of £30 for a single switch module for my old new beetle (I though i was getting two swtiches for that price. lol)
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:52 pm
by Tim_GTi
That's expensive if you ask me, it's saying that the wholr driver's side unit would cost about £40-50!
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:39 pm
by alexperkins
Your correct tim. The trim is 10 quid, CL switch 25 quid, each window switch is 15 quid.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:53 am
by neilGTI
£15 aint too bad to have it working properly again.
I was expecting it to be much more